February 2024

Mo state agency hosts workshop to reduce barriers for adult learners

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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD) hosted a Student Journey Mapping Workshop on Feb. 22-23 in Jefferson City to help identify and reduce barriers to higher education for adult learners. Representatives from nearly a dozen Missouri colleges and universities spent the two days focusing on ways they can […]

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Nominate an outstanding Missouri volunteer for the 22nd Annual Show Me Service Awards

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Community Service Commission (MCSC) is seeking nominations for the 22nd Annual Show Me Service Awards. The Show Me Service Awards highlight the service and volunteerism that Missourians provide to strengthen communities and improve quality of life. To provide a diverse group of awardees each year, the awards are presented by region

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Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 4 – 8 in Missouri

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In April 2023, an EF-2 tornado swept through Bollinger County, Missouri, devastating a community and claiming the lives of five people. In July, two more people were killed in separate incidents after massive trees uprooted by a severe storm in the St. Louis area fell onto a house and a car. That

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Teamsters Local 688 initiates strike against Graybar following rejection of final offer

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St. Louis, MO – After months of negotiations, 42 dedicated members of Teamsters Local 688 have taken a stand by rejecting Graybar’s best, last, and final offer on Saturday, February 24. These hardworking individuals have been integral to Graybar’s success, contributing significantly to the company’s $10.5 billion in revenue.   Despite their crucial role in

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Time to buy MDC 2024 annual hunting and fishing permits

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missouri hunters and anglers that related annual permits expire at the end of February, including 2023 permits for small game, fishing, trout fishing, and combination hunting and fishing.   Buy Missouri hunting and fishing permits from one of many vendors around the state, online at mdc.mo.gov/buypermits,

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When the hospital needed suitcases, SGHS filled the bill

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital recently contacted Ste. Genevieve High School seeking assistance creating suitcases for their Women’s Health Expo as decorations.     Students in Mrs. Bauman’s classes devoted their time to create these projects.   Jayci Beckermann, sculpture class and Jordan Reyering Studio Art also volunteered to complete the project

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Robert J. Beckermann

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A funeral will be held Saturday, March 2, 2024 for 76-year-old Robert J. Beckermann of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. who passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 at home in Sainte Genevieve, Mo.   He was born March 6, 1947 in Ste. Genevieve, a son of Robert R. Beckermann and Dollie (Blanford) Beckermann who both preceded him

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